The Best Things To Do in the South Bay This Week

What's happening in the South Bay | June 11–17, 2026

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Jaime J
June 11, 2026

Happy Thursday, South Bay!

Summer is almost here, and this week is packed with local festivals, live performances, outdoor movies, cycling events, wellness activities, World Cup fun, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the community.

Whether you're heading to a street fair, exploring local art, catching a live show, or enjoying a night by the beach, there’s no shortage of things to do close to home.

Here’s what’s going on 👇

🗓️ This Week in My South Bay

Friday, June 12
🌈 Hermosa Beach Pride Weekend, Fri–Sun @ Various Locations, Hermosa Beach
🎡 PV Street Fair & Music Festival, Fri–Sun @ Rolling Hills Estates
🎭 A Night on Broadway, Fri–Sat @ PVPA Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates

Saturday, June 13
🎨 Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival, Sat–Sun @ Hermosa Beach Community Center Lawn
🎹 49th Annual Ragtime Festival @ Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo
🎬 Torrance Summer Nights Family Movie Night: Goat @ Paradise Park, Torrance
💦 Begg Pool Kickoff Party @ Begg Pool, Manhattan Beach
💃 South Bay Dance Showcase @ Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
⚽ World Cup Watch Party: Brazil vs Morocco @ American Junkie, Hermosa Beach

Sunday, June 14
🚴 CycleFest 2026 @ Sports Basement South Bay, Hawthorne

Monday, June 15
🧘 Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness, Mindful Yoga @ The Strand near Scotty's, Hermosa Beach

😂 Dustin Ybarra's "Tell Me A Joke!"

📍 Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Thursday, June 11 | 7:30 PM
💰 Ticketed | Ages 18+

Dustin Ybarra brings “Tell Me A Joke!” to the Comedy & Magic Club’s Up Close Room for a night of stand-up and audience fun. Three comedians perform before the crowd gets in on the action, with a mystery prize pack up for grabs.

🔹 Stand-up comedy from Dustin Ybarra and guests
🔹 Interactive audience participation format
🔹 Two item minimum in the showroom

🌈 Hermosa Beach Pride Weekend

📍 Various Locations, Hermosa Beach
🕒 June 12–14, Various Hours
💰 Free | All Ages

Hermosa Beach Pride returns for its sixth annual celebration with a weekend dedicated to community, inclusion, and connection. From live entertainment and social gatherings to family-friendly activities and the annual Pride March, the South Bay comes together to celebrate Pride all weekend long.

🔹 Three days of community events and celebrations
🔹 Annual Pride March and group photo
🔹 Family-friendly programming throughout the weekend

🎡 PV Street Fair & Music Festival

📍 501 Deep Valley Dr, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 June 12–14, Various Hours
💰 Free Admission

One of the Peninsula's biggest annual traditions returns for a full weekend of carnival rides, live music, artisan vendors, food booths, and family entertainment. With free admission and activities for all ages, it's a perfect way to kick off summer.

🔹 Carnival rides and midway games
🔹 Live music throughout the weekend
🔹 Food vendors, shopping, and family activities

🎨 Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival

📍 Hermosa Beach Community Center Lawn, Hermosa Beach
🕒 June 13–14, 12PM-4PM
💰 Free

More than 100 juried artists will showcase paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media during this beloved South Bay tradition. Located in the heart of Hermosa Beach, the festival also features student artwork and hands-on activities for kids.

🔹 Over 100 artist booths
🔹 Student art exhibition
🔹 Family-friendly art activities

🎹 49th Annual Ragtime Festival

📍 Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo
🕒 Saturday, June 13 | 2:30PM -7PM
💰 Ticketed Event

More than a century after Ragtime first swept the nation, its lively rhythms continue to entertain audiences of all ages. Three acclaimed pianists return to the historic Old Town Music Hall for an afternoon celebrating this uniquely American style of music.

🔹 Featuring Eve Elliot, Vincent Johnson, and John Reed-Torres
🔹 Nearly two hours of classic Ragtime favorites
🔹 Hosted at the iconic Old Town Music Hall

🎬 Torrance Summer Nights Family Movie Night: Goat

📍 Paradise Park, 5006 Lee St, Torrance
🕒 Saturday, June 13 | 7:45PM
💰 Free

Grab a blanket and enjoy a family movie night under the stars as part of Torrance Summer Nights. This free community event is a fun way to spend a summer evening with family, friends, and neighbors.

🔹 Free outdoor movie screening
🔹 Family-friendly summer event
🔹 Part of Torrance Summer Nights 2026

💦 Begg Pool Kickoff Party

📍 Begg Pool, Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 13 | 10AM – 12PM
💰 Ticketed

Celebrate the start of summer with swimming, water games, music, and family fun at Begg Pool. Meet the aquatics staff and enjoy a festive morning in the sun.

🔹 Swimming and water activities
🔹 Meet the summer aquatics team
🔹 Family-friendly kickoff to pool season

💃 South Bay Dance Showcase

📍 Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 13 | 4PM–7PM
💰 Ticketed

Fifth Row Center Performing Arts presents an energetic evening of dance featuring Broadway jazz, hip-hop, Bollywood, tap, and contemporary performances. This annual showcase highlights local talent and offers a fun, family-friendly night of entertainment.

🔹 Multiple dance styles featured in one performance
🔹 Showcasing talented local dancers
🔹 Family-friendly event at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

⚽ World Cup Watch Party: Brazil vs Morocco

📍 American Junkie, 68 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, June 13 | 1PM–9PM
💰 Ticketed Event

Experience the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a high-energy Brazilian-style watch party in Hermosa Beach. Enjoy live samba music, Brazilian entertainment, food, drinks, and the match on more than 30 screens.

🔹 Live samba and batucada performances
🔹 Brazil vs. Morocco shown on 30+ TVs
🔹 Post-game Brazilian music and celebration

🚴 CycleFest 2026

📍 Sports Basement South Bay, 14351 Hindry Ave, Hawthorne
🕒 Sunday, June 14 | 9AM – 2PM
💰 Free

Calling all cyclists! CycleFest returns with product demos, giveaways, group rides, clinics, and exclusive deals from some of the biggest names in cycling. Whether you're a casual rider or serious enthusiast, there's something for every level.

🔹 Brand demos and cycling clinics
🔹 Community group ride and meet-up
🔹 Giveaways, food, drinks, and exclusive discounts

🧘 Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness

📍 The Strand near Scotty's, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Monday, June 15 | 6:30 PM
💰 Free

Start your week with an evening of mindful movement and ocean views. This community wellness series brings residents together for a guided beach yoga session just steps from the water.

🔹 Free community yoga session
🔹 Oceanfront location on The Strand
🔹 Open to all fitness levels

🎭 A Night on Broadway

📍 PVPA Norris Theatre, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 June 12–13 | Shows at 2PM and 7PM
💰 Ticketed Event

Step into the world of Broadway as the Peninsula School of Performing Arts brings iconic songs, memorable soundtracks, and energetic choreography to the stage. This family-friendly production showcases talented local performers in a celebration of musical theater favorites.

🔹 Broadway-inspired music and dance performances
🔹 Presented by Peninsula School of Performing Arts
🔹 Two-night production at the Norris Theatre

📸 South Bay Snapshot

The calm before the weekend

That’s it for this week!

Festival season has officially arrived in the South Bay. From Pride celebrations and community fairs to live music, local art, outdoor movies, dance performances, and World Cup excitement, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the start of summer.

See you out there,
Jaime
@MySouthBay

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